Items we mentioned in this video: ☑Rec Pro 13.5K low-profile air conditioner - use CCX8GQS at checkout for 5% off your order: www.joslynjourney.com/get/rec-pro-air-conditioner/ ☑Govee Sensors: www.joslynjourney.com/get/govee-temp-2/ ☑Midea Dehumidifier: www.joslynjourney.com/get/midea-dehumidifier/
Purchased the Houghton Belair 3500 from RecPro. My son installed it 6 days ago. I love it!! It is much quieter than the Dometic and cools much more efficiently. I am in FL so have not been able to use the heat pump yet except to make sure it operates properly.
That's great to hear! If you're interested, we created a more recent video with tips and tricks that you may find useful - it's here: th-cam.com/video/KXpAUVAs_fk/w-d-xo.html
Really enjoyed this follow-up video. Well organized and helped explain the unit's function. Your explanation on humidity brought back memories when I was in school taking thermodynamic and using those tables in the back of my textbook. I didn't like that class much, but I did like your explanation. Bravo!
Why thank you! It's hard to try and bring some sense of it without getting boring/too technical (which I tend to do), so glad you enjoyed it! And if you're still looking at this AC unit, we have a 1-year update if you're interested - th-cam.com/video/KXpAUVAs_fk/w-d-xo.html. Here's to a fun spring and summer!
With an RV that small, you should have installed the 9.5k unit instead of 13.5k. Downsizing would keep the heat pump running more and remove more humidity. When going from a traditional A/C to a heat pump unit you want to downsize from what you previously had installed.
Thanks for the comment. We originally went with this unit since the camper manufacturer started using this model on new product. I also asked about this to the Houghton engineer (through Rec Pro) and he felt the unit was appropriately sized and the 9.5k unit wouldn't improve my situation. But you're right - I didn't try that unit.
Thanks for these videos and was happy to see you installing in a truck camper. I have a vintage-ish TC - 1992, no slides and no AC so we are looking at installing rooftop AC in place of the maxxair fan in that spot. There is already factory installed power for AC, so we shall see!
Hi John- for truck campers this is nice since you do not have to add a soft start for running without AC (if you have a lithium battery setup). And the remote makes the thermostat wiring a non issue. The only issue we've had was this humidity thing which a dehumidifier resolved. It's a solid unit. Good luck in your future upgrade!
Thanks for the update guys. I am surprised that the answer is that you'd buy the Houghton again. I'm so glad to hear that because we really wanted to get this unit for the same reasons you want to keep it--for a peaceful RV and the low profile. I'm sure our current AC is 70+ dBs--ugh! Have fun out there!!!
Hi KathyMinTexas! Glad the video helped. I wished I had better comparisons with Florida humidity with my old AC unit but I think it would have had similar issues I'm guessing. The sound is worth it, and we've used the dehumidifier 2 days in the past 3-4 weeks. Both during rainy cool nights so not all the time. Wish this all came as one awesome package instead of 2 components but it meets our needs. Good luck if you go this way. If you buy through RecPro, make sure to use the 5% off code in the description!
Hello. We just got our 3400 installed in our Class B and found the humidity issue as well. I think the problem is that it keeps the fan on even when the compressor is off. That blows the moisture that condensed on the coil back into the cabin instead of letting it drip out and drain outside. For dehumidify, they should have stopped the fan when the compressor is off. It is much quieter on low. We might have to get a small dehumidifier like you did.
Hi TheBestThings - Thanks for checking out the video. And also thanks for confirming what we were seeing as well. RecPro even said that they updated the software so that fan was on all the time. I personally wish there was a way to turn it off. I agree that's what was causing a jump in humidity.
@@TheJoslynJourney Hello. Late last year we added an external thermostat controller for the Houghton. A Cielo WiGle Breez Eco about $50. I programmed it from the app to turn the Houghton completely off when it reaches the set temperature then on again when the temperature rises. This cut down on the humidity since the fan doesn't blow it back in the cabin. I also tried generic Chinese thermostat with IR blaster, but it didn't work as well. Only downside is that the "comfy mode" relies on a wifi connection, but we're pretty much online all the time anyway. I also extended the termister wire to be outside the plenum so it helped the short cycling quite a bit.
@TheBestThings Wow, that sounds intriguing! When I had conversations with Houghton, they said they didn't want to have the software do that since it impacted the life of the unit. Not sure how though. Your setup would definitely help the problems we've been experiencing. We may consider that when we are back in that situation... Thank you so much for sharing!
I believe we have more than our old unit. We believe the main issue is that the fan continues to run once the compressor turns off. That seems to dump humidity back into the camper. Dometic stops the fan when the compressor is off. We have a 1-year review video that might be worth watching...th-cam.com/video/KXpAUVAs_fk/w-d-xo.html
This is not by any means criticism, I was a bit surprised by your comments about opening a window or vent to help control humidity, that is normal camping for winter camping in the PNW. As the temps drop the dew point approaches the air temp and condensation and discomfort increases. Thanks for the write-ups on this unit as we are seriously considering this unit as our 10K Dometic is too loud to use while in the trailer.
Hi Brian, thanks for watching and your comments. We are familiar with venting but not everyone knows. I still believe the main issue is once the compressor stops, the fan continues to run (as designed) and dumps moisture back into the cabin. The humidity increases quite a bit when the compressor turns off. Bottom line, this is an air conditioner and not a dehumidifier as some of the literature might lead you to believe. I still think the lower sound is worth getting the unit but you may need a separate dehumidifier depending on your camping location. Our old Dometic seemed to do a better job at removing humidity but in a ridiculously louder manner. Hope this helps!
@@TheJoslynJourney AC units, especially heat pumps, do not really remove humidity if they are a closed system which rv systems are closed. They recirculate the air 100% so moisture into the unit equals moisture out. Somehow the moisture has to be removed, the condenser on our Dometic unit (and our home Carrier heat pump) chills the air and ‘freezes’ and ‘melts’ the moisture so it drains away. This cycle dries the air so that we are constantly draining water off the roof of our trailer during the summer and our home unit’s drain pipe puts out water all summer. I’m guessing you aren’t seeing drainage off the camper roof? Based on your review and other’s I’m 99% convinced this is the way to go but I do hate surprises and tend to over-research things😅.
@@brianbarney1885 You're asking the right questions and I love over-researching! Surprisingly there wasn't a lot on this unit. Yes, this unit removes moisture in the same way as the Dometic. We are getting a good amount of moisture off the roof (a bit more than our old Dometic) and verified with RecPro/Houghton that it is working as intended. Bottom line, in my opinion you end up sacrificing some efficiency for the value of lower sound volume. With the fan constantly on, the humidity of the condensed water on the fins seems to get reintroduced when the compressor turns off. That's what we THINK is happening. But we'd still buy this unit because is it so quiet. Hope this helps!
I've had a lot of other questions on this AC - you may want to check out the playlist I'm currently working on: th-cam.com/play/PLbiYDAc304gbtZuIIqfJKZtCarYwRg2sI.html
Hi Gary & Laura -- I have also experienced the same humidity issues you've documented. My brother assisted me with adding an additional relay to the unit to allow the fan to be switched on/off with the compressor. This has solved the humidity issue but since air is no longer continuously blowing across the thermistor temperature sensor, I get wider swings in cabin temperatures between cooling cycles -- about 4 degrees F. Even with this, I'm still much happier with the wiring modification. I have a PDF that documents the steps to make the change but I don't believe I can attach it here. Not sure how else to get it to you. I've seen your email address for business inquiries -- shall I use that?
Hello, and thanks for reaching out! I'm so glad that you were able to confirm the fan running when the compressor was off was the reason for the added humidity! Yes, please send the pdf to thejoslynjourney@gmail.com - we'd definitely be interested! It makes sense that you would have a little wider range of temps but 4 degrees F isn't that bad.
@@TheJoslynJourneyif you end up installing the rely could you film a video and upload for others to see? I'm about to install this AC in the next few days so hoping I can make that relay easily.
@timcorona5069 Hello, and if we do this mod, we will definitely video tape. But we would likely not do this for a while since we are currently in the desert. I would recommend trying the unit without the mod for a bit to make sure you need it. This mod will void your warranty so you might want to wait until that's expired. Just my $0.02...
Sounds funny but the solution is simpler than you might think. The unit is too large for that space. therefore it is able to get you to the lower temperature so fast that it's deprived the time that it would take for that unit to dry the air. The little dehumidifier you have is really an AC unit that just does not expel the warm air to the outside (or anywhere else). If you have the budget, I'd think about having an AC tech remove a bit of the Refrigerant to make this bugger less efficient thus needs to run longer that allows more time run time to make it also remove water/moisture from the air. Ask him about if this is a bad idea, as refrigerants also contain oils too to lubricate the inner workings. I just bought the 15,000BTU version of this unit (larger) but I have a 43 ft 5th wheel and two AC units so if I run one rather than 2, it takes longer to cool but is dryer air.
Thanks for commenting! When we talked to the Houghton engineer, I specifically asked that question, since it also seemed reasonable to me. His response was no, having a smaller unit wouldn't help. Though I still wonder - it would be less efficient, but the compressor would be running for longer periods of time to both cool and remove moisture. This thing works well in hot humid areas and really gets the camper feeling nice. Since we haven't been in hot humid climates lately, I haven't had this frustration recently. However, I may hack it like others have mentioned and add a 110V relay to turn the fan off when the compressor is off. I heard from others that works quite well. I'm so glad to hear yours is doing well in your 5th wheel!
Okay, this is incredibly strange. After two attempts at Houghton 3400's we were still unable to get the compressor to go for more than 90 seconds at a time. There is always exactly 3 minutes of fan operation only between compressor cycles. Clearly not enough time to cool our Travato Class B van. You just mentioned testing for short cycling. I opened up all the doors & windows and guess what? The compressor is still going well beyond 90 seconds. No condensation on the roof yet - the van interior measures 37% - we have low humidity today. But, what is going on? The doors are all opened and the compressor is staying on!!! We wouldn't be able to cool the van this way, but I'm baffled. It's not short cycling. Many thanks for your great videos BTW.
Hi Mark. I can empathize with your frustration. When you had everything open, were you still not getting condensation off the roof? You should get something like 1-2 pints per hour. If not, then there may be something wrong with the installation or the actual unit itself. I'm not an hvac person but I would be calling whomever you bought it from and asking. Another thing to look for is whether some of the cold air coming out of the air conditioner unit could be bouncing against a wall and coming back to the unit. That may incorrectly tell the unit it's cooler in your van than it actually is. I hope this helps a little!
We have a Houghton Belaire 3500, live in North Carolina. For some reason, the past two nights, it has cut off on its own between 4-7 am...not sure of exact time. The operating manual is not very informative. Do you have any idea on why this has neen happening and how can we tell that the timer is off? We run a small dehumidifier 24/7...the larger one does create more heat, but the smaller one is hardly noticable and does collect water quite well. Thanks for the video!
Howdy, and thanks for checking out our video. It *may* bet that timer. I started to write out how to check, and quickly realized a short video was best. So, I just published this. Let me know if this was your problem! th-cam.com/users/shorts56RL1m_4cEk?feature=share
Did you notice the comment in the installation instructions about closing off air vents that are less than 14 inches from cabinets? I have a class b van and was having short cycling because my side louvers were only 8 to 10” from overhead cabinets and causing cold air to bounce back toward the return air duct. After taping off the side vents, the short cycling stopped
Hi Michael - thanks for the comment. I hear that's a common problem in smaller campers and a great suggestion! For our Cascade, that wasn't an issue and we confirmed that by doing the short cycling test we described in the video. But definitely something to keep in mind if you're adding this to your camper!
You are in a trailer. You have virtually no insulation compared to a house. You don't have double insulated windows or R30. As others have said (and now you as well) too large of a system will cool down the T-Stat quickly but not run long enough to remove enough humidity.
You are correct that too large of a unit will cause issues. We ran the short cycle test after direction from Houghton, and based upon the results, they believe it was appropriately sized. I specifically asked if a smaller unit would help. The engineer said no. And I'm thinking they know more than I do. And it worked great during the day in Florida. I'd be concerned that a smaller unit cant keep up in Florida or Arizona or anyplace over this summer, ha!
I've the 15k heatpump. Living here in NW florida I must say I'm disappointed in the way this unit handles humidity, after all a dehumidifing mode is suppose to be one of its advantages. We get a lot of hot humid rainy days here. While this unit will cool our 22 ft travel trailer it remains very humid inside. Today I decided to see if turning this units heat on would help dry my TT out. Just the opposite, humidity came pouring out, my glasses fogged as did every mirror in the RV. I had high Hope's for this unit but as of now I am disappointed. I'll have to resort to work arounds or may be getting a different unit.
It sounds like you have experienced what we have. The heat mode doesn't dehumidify which was a bit disappointing. I guess it's a balance between sound and functionality. That dehumidifier we purchased seemed to do the trick for us but so understand the frustration.
I haven’t had the best experience with my 15k unit cooling my 5th wheel. It’s a bit larger, but it definitely hasn’t been much of an improvement over my old unit except for the sound volume…
Great video thanks for sharing, those graphs were a little intimidating at first. Thank you for explaining it the way a kindergartener needed it to be explained. I'm the "kindergartener". Thank you..👍
Yes, the dehumidifier has really been helpful. Have been in high humidity high heat areas the last several weeks(90s and rain) and it feels comfortable inside. One other key beyond the dehumidifier is to keep the AC fan on high. It does help reduce the humidity a little.
I disagree Gary, you SHOULD recommend some of these people out here stop breathing. You can start with those repulsive, fist pumping, Republican Senators celebrating that they screwed over veterans. As a veteran I take that ish personally.
Hi Jerry, thanks for watching! And while I understand frustrations in politics (on both sides), we're keeping this a politics-free area. For everyone's sanity. :)
Items we mentioned in this video:
☑Rec Pro 13.5K low-profile air conditioner - use CCX8GQS at checkout for 5% off your order: www.joslynjourney.com/get/rec-pro-air-conditioner/
☑Govee Sensors: www.joslynjourney.com/get/govee-temp-2/
☑Midea Dehumidifier: www.joslynjourney.com/get/midea-dehumidifier/
Purchased the Houghton Belair 3500 from RecPro. My son installed it 6 days ago. I love it!! It is much quieter than the Dometic and cools much more efficiently. I am in FL so have not been able to use the heat pump yet except to make sure it operates properly.
That's great to hear! If you're interested, we created a more recent video with tips and tricks that you may find useful - it's here: th-cam.com/video/KXpAUVAs_fk/w-d-xo.html
Really enjoyed this follow-up video. Well organized and helped explain the unit's function. Your explanation on humidity brought back memories when I was in school taking thermodynamic and using those tables in the back of my textbook. I didn't like that class much, but I did like your explanation. Bravo!
Why thank you! It's hard to try and bring some sense of it without getting boring/too technical (which I tend to do), so glad you enjoyed it! And if you're still looking at this AC unit, we have a 1-year update if you're interested - th-cam.com/video/KXpAUVAs_fk/w-d-xo.html. Here's to a fun spring and summer!
With an RV that small, you should have installed the 9.5k unit instead of 13.5k. Downsizing would keep the heat pump running more and remove more humidity. When going from a traditional A/C to a heat pump unit you want to downsize from what you previously had installed.
Thanks for the comment. We originally went with this unit since the camper manufacturer started using this model on new product. I also asked about this to the Houghton engineer (through Rec Pro) and he felt the unit was appropriately sized and the 9.5k unit wouldn't improve my situation. But you're right - I didn't try that unit.
Thanks for these videos and was happy to see you installing in a truck camper. I have a vintage-ish TC - 1992, no slides and no AC so we are looking at installing rooftop AC in place of the maxxair fan in that spot. There is already factory installed power for AC, so we shall see!
Hi John- for truck campers this is nice since you do not have to add a soft start for running without AC (if you have a lithium battery setup). And the remote makes the thermostat wiring a non issue. The only issue we've had was this humidity thing which a dehumidifier resolved. It's a solid unit. Good luck in your future upgrade!
Okay, I had already ordered my RecPro rooftop AC and it arrives next Friday. I'll install it next Saturday.
Great! The install isnt too bad, good luck!
Thanks for the update guys. I am surprised that the answer is that you'd buy the Houghton again. I'm so glad to hear that because we really wanted to get this unit for the same reasons you want to keep it--for a peaceful RV and the low profile. I'm sure our current AC is 70+ dBs--ugh! Have fun out there!!!
Hi KathyMinTexas! Glad the video helped. I wished I had better comparisons with Florida humidity with my old AC unit but I think it would have had similar issues I'm guessing. The sound is worth it, and we've used the dehumidifier 2 days in the past 3-4 weeks. Both during rainy cool nights so not all the time. Wish this all came as one awesome package instead of 2 components but it meets our needs. Good luck if you go this way. If you buy through RecPro, make sure to use the 5% off code in the description!
Hello. We just got our 3400 installed in our Class B and found the humidity issue as well. I think the problem is that it keeps the fan on even when the compressor is off. That blows the moisture that condensed on the coil back into the cabin instead of letting it drip out and drain outside. For dehumidify, they should have stopped the fan when the compressor is off.
It is much quieter on low. We might have to get a small dehumidifier like you did.
Hi TheBestThings - Thanks for checking out the video. And also thanks for confirming what we were seeing as well. RecPro even said that they updated the software so that fan was on all the time. I personally wish there was a way to turn it off. I agree that's what was causing a jump in humidity.
A rewire of the interior fan so it has an option to only run when the compressor is running may be a great idea,
@@candockfloridapanhandle8024 I'm thinking it's software so not something you can easily rewire. but haven't tried either.
@@TheJoslynJourney Hello. Late last year we added an external thermostat controller for the Houghton. A Cielo WiGle Breez Eco about $50. I programmed it from the app to turn the Houghton completely off when it reaches the set temperature then on again when the temperature rises. This cut down on the humidity since the fan doesn't blow it back in the cabin. I also tried generic Chinese thermostat with IR blaster, but it didn't work as well. Only downside is that the "comfy mode" relies on a wifi connection, but we're pretty much online all the time anyway. I also extended the termister wire to be outside the plenum so it helped the short cycling quite a bit.
@TheBestThings Wow, that sounds intriguing! When I had conversations with Houghton, they said they didn't want to have the software do that since it impacted the life of the unit. Not sure how though. Your setup would definitely help the problems we've been experiencing. We may consider that when we are back in that situation... Thank you so much for sharing!
Did you have humidity problems with your older loud noisy unit, or the same amount of humidity issues before and now?
I believe we have more than our old unit. We believe the main issue is that the fan continues to run once the compressor turns off. That seems to dump humidity back into the camper. Dometic stops the fan when the compressor is off. We have a 1-year review video that might be worth watching...th-cam.com/video/KXpAUVAs_fk/w-d-xo.html
This is not by any means criticism, I was a bit surprised by your comments about opening a window or vent to help control humidity, that is normal camping for winter camping in the PNW. As the temps drop the dew point approaches the air temp and condensation and discomfort increases. Thanks for the write-ups on this unit as we are seriously considering this unit as our 10K Dometic is too loud to use while in the trailer.
Hi Brian, thanks for watching and your comments. We are familiar with venting but not everyone knows. I still believe the main issue is once the compressor stops, the fan continues to run (as designed) and dumps moisture back into the cabin. The humidity increases quite a bit when the compressor turns off. Bottom line, this is an air conditioner and not a dehumidifier as some of the literature might lead you to believe. I still think the lower sound is worth getting the unit but you may need a separate dehumidifier depending on your camping location. Our old Dometic seemed to do a better job at removing humidity but in a ridiculously louder manner. Hope this helps!
@@TheJoslynJourney AC units, especially heat pumps, do not really remove humidity if they are a closed system which rv systems are closed. They recirculate the air 100% so moisture into the unit equals moisture out. Somehow the moisture has to be removed, the condenser on our Dometic unit (and our home Carrier heat pump) chills the air and ‘freezes’ and ‘melts’ the moisture so it drains away. This cycle dries the air so that we are constantly draining water off the roof of our trailer during the summer and our home unit’s drain pipe puts out water all summer. I’m guessing you aren’t seeing drainage off the camper roof? Based on your review and other’s I’m 99% convinced this is the way to go but I do hate surprises and tend to over-research things😅.
@@brianbarney1885 You're asking the right questions and I love over-researching! Surprisingly there wasn't a lot on this unit. Yes, this unit removes moisture in the same way as the Dometic. We are getting a good amount of moisture off the roof (a bit more than our old Dometic) and verified with RecPro/Houghton that it is working as intended. Bottom line, in my opinion you end up sacrificing some efficiency for the value of lower sound volume. With the fan constantly on, the humidity of the condensed water on the fins seems to get reintroduced when the compressor turns off. That's what we THINK is happening. But we'd still buy this unit because is it so quiet. Hope this helps!
Great review- thanks
Thanks for watching!
I've had a lot of other questions on this AC - you may want to check out the playlist I'm currently working on: th-cam.com/play/PLbiYDAc304gbtZuIIqfJKZtCarYwRg2sI.html
Hi Gary & Laura -- I have also experienced the same humidity issues you've documented. My brother assisted me with adding an additional relay to the unit to allow the fan to be switched on/off with the compressor. This has solved the humidity issue but since air is no longer continuously blowing across the thermistor temperature sensor, I get wider swings in cabin temperatures between cooling cycles -- about 4 degrees F. Even with this, I'm still much happier with the wiring modification. I have a PDF that documents the steps to make the change but I don't believe I can attach it here. Not sure how else to get it to you. I've seen your email address for business inquiries -- shall I use that?
Hello, and thanks for reaching out! I'm so glad that you were able to confirm the fan running when the compressor was off was the reason for the added humidity! Yes, please send the pdf to thejoslynjourney@gmail.com - we'd definitely be interested! It makes sense that you would have a little wider range of temps but 4 degrees F isn't that bad.
@@TheJoslynJourney Thanks -- sent!
@@TheJoslynJourneyif you end up installing the rely could you film a video and upload for others to see? I'm about to install this AC in the next few days so hoping I can make that relay easily.
@timcorona5069 Hello, and if we do this mod, we will definitely video tape. But we would likely not do this for a while since we are currently in the desert. I would recommend trying the unit without the mod for a bit to make sure you need it. This mod will void your warranty so you might want to wait until that's expired. Just my $0.02...
Sounds funny but the solution is simpler than you might think. The unit is too large for that space. therefore it is able to get you to the lower temperature so fast that it's deprived the time that it would take for that unit to dry the air. The little dehumidifier you have is really an AC unit that just does not expel the warm air to the outside (or anywhere else). If you have the budget, I'd think about having an AC tech remove a bit of the Refrigerant to make this bugger less efficient thus needs to run longer that allows more time run time to make it also remove water/moisture from the air. Ask him about if this is a bad idea, as refrigerants also contain oils too to lubricate the inner workings. I just bought the 15,000BTU version of this unit (larger) but I have a 43 ft 5th wheel and two AC units so if I run one rather than 2, it takes longer to cool but is dryer air.
Thanks for commenting! When we talked to the Houghton engineer, I specifically asked that question, since it also seemed reasonable to me. His response was no, having a smaller unit wouldn't help. Though I still wonder - it would be less efficient, but the compressor would be running for longer periods of time to both cool and remove moisture. This thing works well in hot humid areas and really gets the camper feeling nice. Since we haven't been in hot humid climates lately, I haven't had this frustration recently. However, I may hack it like others have mentioned and add a 110V relay to turn the fan off when the compressor is off. I heard from others that works quite well. I'm so glad to hear yours is doing well in your 5th wheel!
Okay, this is incredibly strange. After two attempts at Houghton 3400's we were still unable to get the compressor to go for more than 90 seconds at a time. There is always exactly 3 minutes of fan operation only between compressor cycles. Clearly not enough time to cool our Travato Class B van. You just mentioned testing for short cycling. I opened up all the doors & windows and guess what? The compressor is still going well beyond 90 seconds. No condensation on the roof yet - the van interior measures 37% - we have low humidity today. But, what is going on? The doors are all opened and the compressor is staying on!!! We wouldn't be able to cool the van this way, but I'm baffled. It's not short cycling. Many thanks for your great videos BTW.
Hi Mark. I can empathize with your frustration. When you had everything open, were you still not getting condensation off the roof? You should get something like 1-2 pints per hour. If not, then there may be something wrong with the installation or the actual unit itself. I'm not an hvac person but I would be calling whomever you bought it from and asking. Another thing to look for is whether some of the cold air coming out of the air conditioner unit could be bouncing against a wall and coming back to the unit. That may incorrectly tell the unit it's cooler in your van than it actually is. I hope this helps a little!
We have a Houghton Belaire 3500, live in North Carolina. For some reason, the past two nights, it has cut off on its own between 4-7 am...not sure of exact time. The operating manual is not very informative. Do you have any idea on why this has neen happening and how can we tell that the timer is off?
We run a small dehumidifier 24/7...the larger one does create more heat, but the smaller one is hardly noticable and does collect water quite well.
Thanks for the video!
Howdy, and thanks for checking out our video. It *may* bet that timer. I started to write out how to check, and quickly realized a short video was best. So, I just published this. Let me know if this was your problem! th-cam.com/users/shorts56RL1m_4cEk?feature=share
@@TheJoslynJourney Thanks a bunch, I'll check it out....awesome!!
Did you notice the comment in the installation instructions about closing off air vents that are less than 14 inches from cabinets? I have a class b van and was having short cycling because my side louvers were only 8 to 10” from overhead cabinets and causing cold air to bounce back toward the return air duct. After taping off the side vents, the short cycling stopped
Hi Michael - thanks for the comment. I hear that's a common problem in smaller campers and a great suggestion! For our Cascade, that wasn't an issue and we confirmed that by doing the short cycling test we described in the video. But definitely something to keep in mind if you're adding this to your camper!
You are in a trailer. You have virtually no insulation compared to a house. You don't have double insulated windows or R30. As others have said (and now you as well) too large of a system will cool down the T-Stat quickly but not run long enough to remove enough humidity.
You are correct that too large of a unit will cause issues. We ran the short cycle test after direction from Houghton, and based upon the results, they believe it was appropriately sized. I specifically asked if a smaller unit would help. The engineer said no. And I'm thinking they know more than I do. And it worked great during the day in Florida. I'd be concerned that a smaller unit cant keep up in Florida or Arizona or anyplace over this summer, ha!
I've the 15k heatpump. Living here in NW florida I must say I'm disappointed in the way this unit handles humidity, after all a dehumidifing mode is suppose to be one of its advantages. We get a lot of hot humid rainy days here. While this unit will cool our 22 ft travel trailer it remains very humid inside. Today I decided to see if turning this units heat on would help dry my TT out. Just the opposite, humidity came pouring out, my glasses fogged as did every mirror in the RV. I had high Hope's for this unit but as of now I am disappointed. I'll have to resort to work arounds or may be getting a different unit.
It sounds like you have experienced what we have. The heat mode doesn't dehumidify which was a bit disappointing. I guess it's a balance between sound and functionality. That dehumidifier we purchased seemed to do the trick for us but so understand the frustration.
I haven’t had the best experience with my 15k unit cooling my 5th wheel. It’s a bit larger, but it definitely hasn’t been much of an improvement over my old unit except for the sound volume…
What did you have originally? I didn't think these were supposed to be larger, just quieter.
Great video thanks for sharing, those graphs were a little intimidating at first. Thank you for explaining it the way a kindergartener needed it to be explained. I'm the "kindergartener". Thank you..👍
Thanks! It ended up being a more complicated answer and ot took me a while too! I'm glad you checked it out!
55dB vs 79dB - thank you. That is what I came here to see!
Thanks for checking the video out!
Sad that they dont make with inverter type compressors. Asia aircons already moved to these years ago
Something to look forward in the future! 🤞🏻
Have you been successful with the dehumidifier ???
Yes, the dehumidifier has really been helpful. Have been in high humidity high heat areas the last several weeks(90s and rain) and it feels comfortable inside. One other key beyond the dehumidifier is to keep the AC fan on high. It does help reduce the humidity a little.
@@TheJoslynJourney Thanks ... I'll give it a try. Current experience with A3501 unit is painful in high humidity areas
Yes. We were in NC and we're we're swimming. That Midea dehumidifier works awesome for the size. We were pulling out buckets recently.
Good luck! Let me know if it helps you...
Was the unit quiet?
yes.
I disagree Gary, you SHOULD recommend some of these people out here stop breathing. You can start with those repulsive, fist pumping, Republican Senators celebrating that they screwed over veterans. As a veteran I take that ish personally.
Hi Jerry, thanks for watching! And while I understand frustrations in politics (on both sides), we're keeping this a politics-free area. For everyone's sanity. :)
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